Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, November 9th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2012
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Time of Screening : 11/9/2012 12:09:41 PM Report Released : 11/9/2012 1:29:02 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Pivot Point
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Max Buy
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp	$15.46	+0.10 0.64%	$15.58	100,296 79.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 125,900	$16.21 -4.63%	8/17/2012	$12.84	PP = $13.31 MB = $13.98
Most Recent Note - 11/9/2012 12:24:21 PM G - Consolidating after getting extended from its prior base, its prior high ($14.79 on 9/24/12) defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line. Disciplined investors may watch out for worrisome technical sell signals while awaiting a new base or secondary buy point and more favorable market. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/25/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$9.75	-0.25 -2.50%	$9.90	$10.20	-4.41%	82,516 82.43%	100,100
Most Recent Note for ACET - 11/9/2012 12:12:13 PM Hovering near its 52-week high since noted in prior mid-day reports - "Found support near its 200 DMA line while consolidating in recent months. Reported sales revenues -8% and yet it grew earnings +31% for the Jun '12 quarter. This low-priced stock has an up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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AGM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Federal Agric Mtg Cl C	$27.79	+0.11 0.40%	$28.00	$28.43	-2.25%	42,290 172.61%	24,500
Most Recent Note for AGM - 11/9/2012 12:21:05 PM Churning above average volume while consolidating near prior highs in the $27 area. Quarterly earnings increases have just below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Jun and Sep '12 comparisons. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its underlying sales revenues and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history are not meeting the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CPA - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Copa Holdings Sa	$94.94	-0.91 -0.95%	$96.31	$98.99	-4.09%	216,913 84.90%	255,500
Most Recent Note for CPA - 11/9/2012 12:26:19 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +8% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. That marks 4 quarterly comparisons with earnings below the +25% guideline since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/11."
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CRAY - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems Cray Inc	$13.51	+1.50 12.49%	$13.60	$13.63	-0.88%	401,193 182.03%	220,400
Most Recent Note for CRAY - 11/9/2012 12:28:42 PM Volume-driven gain today helped it touch a new 52-week high. Found support near its 50 DMA line during the consolidation from its high hit when last noted in the 9/21/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CYH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Community Health System	$29.02	+0.51 1.79%	$29.03	$32.70	-11.25%	1,029,125 84.16%	1,222,800
Most Recent Note for CYH - 11/9/2012 12:30:49 PM Trading near its 50 DMA line today after a pullback following a gap up and new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +0% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter versus the year ago period. Additional overhead supply exists to act as resistance up through the $42 area. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline. It survived but failed to impress since last noted after dropped from Featured Stocks list on 2/08/06."
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DIS - NYSE - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Walt Disney Company	$47.15	-2.89 -5.77%	$47.95	$53.40	-11.70%	19,519,321 239.34%	8,155,500
Most Recent Note for DIS - 11/9/2012 12:39:14 PM Reported earnings +15% on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Gapped down today for a damaging loss to trade near its 200 DMA line. Last noted on 10/31/12 during a damaging losing streak when announcing it acquired Lucasfilm Ltd. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below guidelines of the fact-based system.
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FLT - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Fleetcor Technologies	$47.43	+1.29 2.80%	$49.49	$49.49	-4.16%	918,431 274.65%	334,400
Most Recent Note for FLT - 11/9/2012 12:48:48 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Disciplined investors may keep it on a watchlist for a more favorable market (M criteria) environment and if a proper base or secondary buy point may possibly develop and be noted. Reported earnings +48% on +39% sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% guideline (C criteria). On 3/14/12 it priced a Secondary Offering.
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FNGN - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Financial Engines Inc	$24.79	-0.73 -2.86%	$25.24	$25.98	-4.58%	176,229 94.19%	187,100
Most Recent Note for FNGN - 11/9/2012 12:50:36 PM Pulling back today following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. The 11/08/12 mid-day report noted - "Hit a new 52-week high but faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $29 level. It has earned high ranks but its earnings history is not a good match with the investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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GNRC - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Generac Hldgs Inc	$35.06	+0.41 1.18%	$35.80	$39.18	-10.52%	754,695 118.83%	635,100
Most Recent Note for GNRC - 11/9/2012 12:55:03 PM Reported earnings +4% on +26% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Consolidating after 8 consecutive volume-driven gains into new 52-week high territory. Estimates for FY '13 earnings -3% and its low P/E valuation (0.8 X SP) suggest that the outlook for future growth is a concern. Prior mid-day reports noted -"Reported earnings +41%* on +48% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. It has earned high ranks and no resistance remains to hinder its progress."*
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$32.35	+0.09 0.28%	$32.80	$34.32	-5.74%	2,801,348 88.11%	3,179,500
Most Recent Note for HCA - 11/9/2012 12:55:36 PM Pulled back after challenging its 52-week high with volume-driven gains this week. It still faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/15/12 mid-day report - "Earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline satisfy the C criteria and its strong annual earnings (A criteria) history also helped it earn high ranks. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is reassuring concerning the I criteria."
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$10.65	+0.25 2.40%	$10.70	$11.34	-6.08%	310,103 161.60%	191,900
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 11/9/2012 12:57:16 PM The China-based firm is consolidating -5.9% off its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $18* level. Recent quarters through Jun '12 showed mostly strong earnings increases."*
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KORS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$51.75	+1.05 2.07%	$51.90	$58.62	-11.72%	2,877,508 82.32%	3,495,600
Most Recent Note for KORS - 11/9/2012 12:59:26 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss on heavy volume since last noted cautiously in the 11/02/12 mid-day report - "This high-ranked Apparel - Clothing Manufacturing firm headquartered in Hong Kong has been encountering stubborn resistance in the $57 area while consolidating after pricing another Secondary Offering on 9/25/12. Today it touched a new 52-week high and then reversed into the red. Found support at its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating above prior resistance in the $50 area. Secondary Offering was completed on 3/23/12. Reported earnings +162% on +71% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has traded up considerably from its 12/15/11 IPO priced at $20."
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LEN - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Lennar Corp Cl A	$38.37	-0.04 -0.10%	$38.69	$39.33	-2.44%	4,370,285 85.05%	5,138,700
Most Recent Note for LEN - 11/9/2012 1:01:29 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high in healthy shape technically while above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases, however its poor annual earnings history (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/05."
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MAIN - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Main Street Capital Corp	$29.51	-0.97 -3.18%	$30.46	$30.96	-4.68%	212,784 81.75%	260,300
Most Recent Note for MAIN - 11/9/2012 1:04:58 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and building on an orderly base pattern. Reported earnings +11% on +34% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for a 2nd consecutive quarter. Retreated to its 200 DMA line before finding support after noted in the 5/04/12 mid-day report - "It completed Public Offerings on 3/22/11 and 10/19/11. Quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria.'"
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MCC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Medley Capital Corp	$13.55	-0.44 -3.15%	$14.02	$14.74	-8.07%	310,462 88.43%	351,100
Most Recent Note for MCC - 11/9/2012 1:06:29 PM Today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss has it violating its 50 DMA line. Retreating from its all-time highs after showing bullish action since it completed a new Public Offering of 5 million shares on 8/22/12. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed big sales revenues and earnings increases, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the winning models of the fact-based system."
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MYRG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction M Y R Group Inc	$21.31	+1.72 8.78%	$21.47	$23.50	-9.32%	103,758 81.06%	128,000
Most Recent Note for MYRG - 11/9/2012 1:10:00 PM This Electric Utility servicing firm's fundamental and technical characteristics are not a match with historic models for big winners identified under the fact-based investment system.
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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$37.03	+0.49 1.34%	$37.28	$41.13	-9.97%	27,866 91.07%	30,600
Most Recent Note for OILT - 11/9/2012 1:12:58 PM This Oil & Gas - Transportation/Pipeline firm is challenging its 50 DMA line with gains this week. Reported earnings +9% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Last noted in the 9/20/12 mid-day report - "Reported better earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago, but in prior quarters its earnings and sales revenues had not shown strong and steady increases."
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SFUN - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$19.74	+0.55 2.87%	$19.96	$20.40	-3.24%	219,234 118.31%	185,300
Most Recent Note for SFUN - 11/9/2012 1:21:24 PM Touched a new 52-week high today, having rebounded impressively from August lows. Its Mar and Jun '12 quarters showed better earnings after a sub par Dec '11 marred its strong earnings track record. Due to report earnings on Nov 12th. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. It went through a deep consolidation, and yet it now faces a little resistance due to overhead supply up to its all-time high hit when last noted cautiously in the 5/10/11 mid-day report - "Getting extended from a sound base while on track for an 8th consecutive weekly gain. Rallying following a "breakaway gap" clearing a 5 month base on 5/05/11 after an analyst upgrade. Showed strong sales and earnings in the Sep and Dec '10 comparisons and it is due to report results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 on Friday, May 13th. This Chinese Real Estate Internet portal firm's IPO was on 9/17/10 and its shares split 4:1 on 2/18/11."
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$10.54	-0.07 -0.66%	$10.97	$11.24	-6.23%	1,965,901 82.18%	2,392,100
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 11/9/2012 1:23:21 PM It is -8.5% off its 52-week high hit on 10/01/12 and pulling back today following a streak of gains with above average volume. Reported earnings +600% on +48% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded twice since noted in the 7/30/12 mid-day report - "Its earnings in the quarter ended April 30, 2012 showed a +125% increase on +26% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Its quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady since noted in the 10/30/07 mid-day report."
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WFM - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Whole Foods Market Inc	$91.25	+0.94 1.04%	$91.25	$101.86	-10.42%	1,198,733 93.63%	1,280,300
Most Recent Note for WFM - 11/9/2012 1:27:46 PM Fundamentals remain strong (C and A criteria) as it reported earnings +43% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Trading up today after early weakness below its 200 DMA line. On the prior session it gapped down for a damaging volume-driven loss and it was noted in the mid-day report - "Poor market conditions (M criteria) are an overriding concern until the major averages are back in a new confirmed rally. It found support above its 200 DMA line and rebounded impressively after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/20/12."
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